To Go Specialist - Join Us Now!

Olive Garden is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain well-known for its Italian-inspired cuisine and warm, family-friendly atmosphere. Established with a commitment to providing guests with an exquisite dining experience, Olive Garden has grown into a beloved brand across numerous locations. The company prides itself on delivering exceptional service, delicious meals, and a welcoming environment where everyone is treated like family. Olive Garden places great importance on the health and safety of its employees and guests, maintaining the highest standards of sanitation and wellness practices throughout all its restaurants. This job opening is for a To Go Specialist at Olive Garden. In this role, you will be an essential part of the team that ensures guests receive high-quality meals to-go, meeting the increasing demand for convenient, safe dining options. Whether guests pick up their order inside the restaurant or via curbside service, the To Go Specialist acts as the key point of contact, providing excellent service with a friendly demeanor. The position requires a strong attention to detail, ensuring each order is accurate, timely, and meets the company’s standards of quality. As a To Go Specialist, your day-to-day responsibilities include engaging with guests, preparing orders to go, managing the pickup process, and maintaining a clean and safe working environment. You will also need to possess extensive menu knowledge to assist guests by making recommendations, answering questions about the menu, and processing payments efficiently. Olive Garden values urgency and professionalism in this role to maintain a smooth and efficient takeaway service. Employment for this role offers variable pay depending on location, plus tips. Olive Garden provides flexible schedules to accommodate personal commitments such as school, childcare, or family care, creating a supportive work-life balance. Weekly pay, anniversary pay, and paid sick leave programs are additional benefits that underline the company’s commitment to employee well-being. Paid family and medical leave is also provided after one year of service, reflecting Olive Garden’s dedication to supporting its employees through various life circumstances. The company invests in ongoing training to help employees develop critical skills useful in their current job and future career advancement. Olive Garden offers a 401(k) savings plan with company match available after one year, which highlights the brand’s fostering of long-term financial stability for its team members. Additional perks include discounts on cellphones, travel, electronics, and more, making Olive Garden an attractive employer. Management career advancement opportunities are significant at Olive Garden, with over 50% of managerial positions filled by individuals promoted from hourly roles. This presents a clear path for motivated employees to grow their careers within the company. If you enjoy interacting with people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a team that treats every member like family, this To Go Specialist position at Olive Garden could be your perfect role. Join the family and contribute to creating memorable guest experiences by ensuring every to-go order is handled with care, speed, and accuracy. We look forward to welcoming you home as our newest family member under our philosophy that We’re All Family Here!

• high school diploma or equivalent
• ability to work flexible schedules including evenings and weekends
• excellent customer service skills
• ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• basic math proficiency
• willingness to follow safety and hygiene protocols
• ability to stand and move for long periods